Is kratom legal in West Virginia?

Regulated

Last checked June 5, 2026 · Sources checked: LAPPA state-law summary, AKA state tracker, and linked state sources

Kratom is legal to buy and possess in West Virginia for adults 21 and older. State law requires anyone manufacturing, distributing, or selling kratom to hold a permit, restricts sales to people under 21, requires online age verification, and sets product and labeling standards enforced with civil and criminal penalties.

KCPA adopted: Yes
Age restriction: 21+

Citations

Statutes

W. Va. Code §§ 19-12F-1 to 19-12F-11 — regulated access to kratomstate

Sources

LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)state
American Kratom Association — AKA In Your Statestate

What changed

June 5, 2026 — First published after checking LAPPA, AKA, and linked state sources. LAPPA — Kratom: Summary of State Laws (January 2026; published February 5, 2026)

Neighboring states

KentuckyRegulated
MarylandRegulated
OhioRestricted
PennsylvaniaLegal
VirginiaRegulated